If you are looking for a rigorous graduate training, and want to make a substantial research contribution to the economics of health and health care, the Centre for Health Economics at Monash University offers a fully funded PhD in Health Economics. Scholarships covering all fees and a stipend are available for suitably qualified individuals.

PhDs are available in all areas of health economics, but we specifically encourage those within the current research programs of our experienced supervisors:

We offer excellent research facilities including a dedicated student study space, a behavioural laboratory, high quality computing facilities, frequent internal and external seminars, and funded conference travel. Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline and we provide coursework in health economics and related studies.

Monash is one of the top 100 universities in the world, ranked top in health economics in the Asia Pacific. The Business School contains both a leading Economics Department and a distinct Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics with an international reputation in theoretical and applied econometrics. The School of Public Health provides expertise in large epidemiological studies, multicentre clinical trials, clinical registries, evidence synthesis and health social science. Co-supervision is available and common.

We strongly encourage you to get in touch with one of our experienced supervisors prior to making an application to discuss the range of exciting projects available at the Centre.

Information about undertaking a research degree at Monash can be found at:

To express your interest in this PhD Scholarship please send your CV including details of two referees, a copy of your academic transcripts and a 1-2 page cover letter which outlines your research skills, experience and why this PhD opportunity interests you to buseco-che.hdr.enquiries@monash.edu. Suitable applicants will be sent an Invitation to Apply to submit this with their online application.